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Long Island Immigrants Demand Access to Driver's Licenses

March 21, 2019|Valeria Villarroel

"We're organizing this march today to call and demand our elected officials here on Long Island to support the Green Light...

Health Disparities in the Transgender Community

March 21, 2019|Robin Shannon

Transgender people face numerous health disparities when it comes to quality healthcare.  Fordham Conversations Host Robin...

New Chapter for Lower Manhattan Arts Group

March 20, 2019|George Bodarky

New York City's identity as a cultural center is drastically changing, according to Kevin Cunningham, the founder and...

Lou Reed Archive Offers A Glimpse at the Musician's Personal Life

March 18, 2019|Valeria Villarroel
The New York Public Library is immortalizing Lou Reed in a new archive. Thanks to Reed's wife, performance artist and...

The Journey Out of Abuse and Homelessness - Part 1

March 13, 2019|Robin Shannon

After hours of interviews and soul-searching questions, over a dozen courageous people were able to share their stories of...

A NYC Pharmacy Unlike the Rest

March 13, 2019|Fiona Shea

In a city like New York, pharmacies are a dime a dozen. Duane Reade, Walgreens, and CVS pharmacies dot the blocks of the...

The $1200 Cost of Living with Diabetes in The Bronx

March 12, 2019|Theresa Schliep

Bronx Connections: The Health Impact (Part 1 of 5)

The Norwood News, WFUV Radio, and BronxNet Television present a five-part

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“Women In The Room” Podcast tells the story of #MeToo survivors and alleged victims in and around the New York State Capitol

March 11, 2019|WFUV Staff

A new series from WFUV’s Prickly Politics podcast investigates 20 years’ worth of sexual misconduct allegations against

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Despite Physical Ailments, Musicians Play On

March 07, 2019|Julia Rist
Sounds of brass and wind instruments fill the practice room at a music school in Manhattan. Saxophonists wait patiently for...

How a World Record Holder Swimmer Stays at The Top of Her Game

March 07, 2019|Natalie Migliore

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Before a long day at the office Jenny Cook and her teammates rise before the sun to get in an early...

New York City Plan To Honor Four Historic Women

March 06, 2019|Mia Tommins

Four new monuments are set to arrive in New York City.

These statues will honor four women who had a great impact on the city...

Retired Maestro Helps Older Adults Stay Active

March 06, 2019|George Bodarky

Retired conductor David Dworkin is nearly 85 years old, but he’s as active as ever and doing his part to help other older...

Seniors are Embracing Medical Marijuana

March 06, 2019|Julia Rist
Zelda Fassler never thought she would call herself a marijuana user.
 
She's 86 and has deteriorating nerve damage. Fassler...

Aging with Bipolar Disorder

March 05, 2019|Natalie Migliore

The Bridge NY helps senior citizens with behavioral and mental health challenges thrive

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69-year-old Rhoda...

Strike A Chord: Seniors Find Friendship and Savings Through Shared Living

March 04, 2019|Natalie Migliore
 
 
Janice Raiford has lived in her Queens Village, New York home for more than twenty years. Raiford lived here with her...

New Bill Would Certify LGBT Businesses

February 28, 2019|Alexandra Parker

New York City might soon have a new way to recognize LGBT owned businesses. WFUV's Alexandra Parker has more...